Job prospects Herd Attendant in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators (NOC 84120) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

• Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 56%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 41%

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